Senior Consultant - Compliance Services

Diligent Corporation; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading compliance solutions provider in the UK is seeking a Compliance and Ethics Consultant to shape ethical business practices and enhance compliance programs. The role involves working with clients to assess risks, develop training, and provide regulatory advice. Ideal candidates will have strong regulatory knowledge, excellent communication skills, and experience in compliance management. Embrace a hybrid work model with a focus on collaboration and innovation.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Comprehensive health benefits

Generous time-off policy

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• Knowledge of FCPA, UK Bribery Act, EU AI Act.
• Experience in policy drafting and training development.
• Ability to manage compliance programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk and program assessments for clients.
• Develop policies and codes of conduct.
• Provide expert advisory services on regulatory requirements.
• Drive thought leadership by authoring articles and presenting.

Skills

Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks

Excellent writing and communication skills

Project management skills

Education

Undergraduate degree

Legal qualification

Job description

About the Role

At Diligent, we're building the future with people who think boldly and move fast. Whether you're designing systems that leverage large language models or part of a team reimaging workflows with AI, you'll help us unlock entirely new ways of working and thinking. Curiosity is in our DNA, we look for individuals willing to ask the big questions and experiment fearlessly - those who embrace change not as a challenge, but as an opportunity. The future belongs to those who keep learning, and we are building it together. At Diligent, you're not just building the future - you're an agent of positive change, joining a global community on a mission to make an impact.

We're looking for a passionate and curious Compliance and Ethics Consultant to join our team and make a real impact. You'll help shape ethical business practices, assess and enhance compliance programs, and advise clients across a variety of industries. This role blends hands‑on client work, strategic guidance, policy and training development, and opportunities to contribute to thought leadership in the compliance space.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support risk and program assessments, uncovering insights to strengthen client compliance frameworks.
• Develop and refine policies and codes of conduct that set the standard for ethical behavior.
• Collaborate on engaging compliance and ethics training (online and in‑person) that drives real change.
• Provide expert advisory services on regulatory requirements, investigations, and program implementation.
• Drive thought leadership by authoring articles, whitepapers, blogs, and presenting at webinars and events.
• Contribute to business development, including proposal preparation and client meetings.
• Build trusted, long‑term relationships with clients through high‑quality delivery and deep expertise.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree required; legal qualification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks (e.g., FCPA, UK Bribery Act, EU AI Act, DOJ Guidance).
• Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Experience in policy drafting, training development, and managing compliance programs.
• Proven project management and client‑facing skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.

Company Overview

Diligent is the AI leader in governance, risk and compliance (GRC) SaaS solutions, helping more than 1 million users and 700 000 board members to clarify risk and elevate governance. The Diligent One Platform gives practitioners, the C‑Suite and the board a consolidated view of their entire GRC practice so they can more effectively manage risk, build greater resilience and make better decisions, faster.

Creativity is ingrained in our culture. We are innovative collaborators by nature. We thrive in exploring how things can be differently both in our internal processes and to help our clients.

Diligent created the modern governance movement. Our world‑changing idea is to empower leaders with the technology, insights and connections they need to drive greater impact and accountability – to lead with purpose. Our employees are passionate, smart and creative people who not only want to help build the software company of the future, but who also want to make the world a more sustainable, equitable and better place.

Benefits

• We care about our people. Diligent offers a flexible work environment, global days of service, comprehensive health benefits, meeting‑free days, generous time‑off policy and wellness programs to name a few.
• We have teams all over the world. We may be headquartered in New York City, but we have office hubs in Washington D.C., Vancouver, London, Galway, Budapest, Munich, Bengaluru, Singapore and Sydney.
• Diversity is important to us. Growing, maintaining and promoting a diverse team is a top priority for us. We foster and encourage diversity through our Employee Resource Groups and provide access to resources and education to support the education of our team, facilitate dialogue, and foster understanding.

Work Model

To foster strong collaboration and connection, this role will follow a hybrid work model. If you are within a commuting distance to one of our Diligent office locations, you will be expected to work onsite at least 50% of the time. We believe that in‑person engagement helps drive innovation, teamwork, and a strong sense of community.